Members Skidder Posted October 25, 2010 Members Report Posted October 25, 2010 One item I haven't seen posted, but have found out the not so pleasant way is make sure both sides of your stitching awl are equally sharp. If one side is dull and the other is sharp, it will/can throw the awl to the left or the right as you push it through the leather. This may or may not be an issue for your project, but it looks like garbage, particularly if you hold the awl in one direction and at some point, turn it 180 degrees. Now you have holes that were thrown to the right suddenly going to the left and your stitching line goes with it. Whoever posted the trick about running the awl across bee's wax, thanks! I find that makes about as much of a difference in pushing the awl through as stropping or anything else. Does a great job making it glide. Sew some 3/4" leather and you'll really appreciate the trick. Quote
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